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Meibes Family History

Meibes Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Miles, Meis, Meise, Mewes, Debes, Meier, Meisel, Mies, Reiber, Eiben

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Where is the Meibes family from?

You can see how Meibes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meibes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meibes family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Meibes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meibes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meibes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meibes ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Meibes ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Meibes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meibes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 24 immigration records available for the last name Meibes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Meibes. For the veterans among your Meibes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meibes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Meibes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Meibes in 1973 was 85, and 90 in 1990.

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